Undergraduate Advisement

The College of the Arts does not offer wait lists or overflows into classes that are at maximum enrollment. If a course is full you may contact each department directly to inquire if new sections or seats will be added to the schedule for any particular course:

• Art & Design: 404-413-5221
• School of Music: 404-413-5900
• Film, Media, & Theatre: 404-413-5171

Students should check the online schedule regularly and during the drop/add period for course openings.

Undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students are generally restricted to taking only undergraduate level courses. Exceptions may be made based on the following criteria:

An undergraduate student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be within 18 semester hours of graduation; a post-baccalaureate student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in his or her undergraduate work as well as any graduate work taken at this or any other institution. Eligibility does not guarantee admission into a course.

Any graduate level course taken as an undergraduate or post-bacc student will never count toward graduate degree requirements should the student be subsequently admitted. Students should contact the Office of Academic Assistance and speak to an advisor for the appropriate approval form and process. Most undergraduate or post-bacc students will not be eligible for an exception.

Note: Post-baccalaureate students who did not attend Georgia State as an undergraduate student must submit a transcript from previously attended institutions with this form.

The following Dual Degrees are offered in the College of the Arts:

School of the Arts:

• B.A. in Art with a concentration in Art History/ M.A. in Art History
• B.A. Film and Media/M. A. in Communication with a concentration in Film, Video and Digital Imaging
• B.A Mu. in Music/ M.Mu in Music

Sophomore/Junior level students may meet with their assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center, while Senior level students will meet with their assigned advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance. Here is more information about the Dual Degree programs.

Yes, the following minors are offered:

School of Art & Design:

• Art: To complete an Art minor a student must take 18 credit hours (6 classes):
  • Two 1000 level Studio Art courses (Art 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, or ART 1050)
  • One 1000 level Art History course
  • Two 3/4000 level Studio Art courses
  • One 4000 level Art History course

• Art History: To complete an Art History minor a student must take 18 credit hours (6 classes):
  • Three Art History 1/2000 level courses (AH 1700, AH 1750, AH 1850, or AH 2000)
  • Three Art History 3/4000 level courses

School of Music:

• Music: To complete a Music minor a student must take 18 credit hours of approved MUS or MUA courses, 9 credit hours of which must be 3/4000 level.  For Sophomore/Junior level students, please visit your assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center for specific minor advisement.  For Senior level students, please visit your assigned advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance.

Film, Media & Theatre:

• Film & Media: To complete a Film and Media minor a student must take 15 credit hours (5 classes) of FLME courses, 9 credit hours of which must be 3/4000 level.  In order to take ANY 3/4000 level FLME course, students must first take FLME 1010 & FLME 2700 and get a 2.50 average in their first attempt at these courses.  FLME 1010 & FLME 2700 can be used in the Film minor.
• Theatre:  To complete a Theatre minor a student must take 15 credits hours (5 classes) of THEA courses, 9 credit hours of which must be 3/4000 level.

 

If you are a current student in the College of the Arts, you should make an appointment with your assigned advisor or come in during Walk-In hours to complete the necessary form.  Sophomore/Junior level students may meet with their assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center, while Senior level students will meet with their assigned advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance.

If you are a current student in the College of the Arts, you should make an appointment with your assigned advisor or come in during Walk-In hours to complete the necessary form.  Sophomore/Junior level students may meet with their assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center, while Senior level students will meet with their assigned advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance.

For Seniors, visit the Office of Academic Assistance to meet with an academic advisor during Walk-In hours or schedule an appointment to complete your Academic Improvement Program form. Sophomores/Juniors, your AIP form will be reviewed and approved by your assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center. The registration hold will be removed during your advisement visit.

For Seniors, visit the Office of Academic Assistance to meet with an academic advisor during Walk-In hours or schedule an appointment to complete your SAP appeal form. Sophomores/Juniors, your SAP appeal form will be reviewed and approved by your assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center.

It is your responsibility to bring the SAP appeal form with you to the appointment.  You may obtain one by visiting the Enrollment Services Center.

Enrollment verifications are processed and provided by the Enrollment Services Office:

http://registrar.gsu.edu/academic-records/enrollment-verifications/

Registration instructions can be found here:

http://registrar.gsu.edu/registration/registration-guide/

This is called being a Transient or Cross Registration student. You should make an appointment with your assigned advisor or come in during Walk-In hours to complete the necessary forms and to receive approval.  Sophomore/Junior level students may meet with their assigned advisor in the University Advisement Center, while Senior level students will meet with their assigned advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance.

When searching for courses through GoSOLAR and PAWS, you must select ‘Bachelors’ in the Degree option box to view undergraduate courses.  Courses numbered 1000-4999 are undergraduate courses.

Before meeting with your advisor you should:

• Run your academic evaluation online through your PAWS account and determine which courses you should be taking.
• Look at the course schedule for the next semester and make a list of the classes you would like to take and that will fit into your program of study.
• Register for your preferred classes if registration is already in session. You may change your schedule after advisement if necessary.
• Print your academic evaluation and bring a copy with you for review with your academic advisor.

 

• Freshmen (0 to 29 credit hours):  Please visit the University Advisement Center, 4^th floor.  You may call 404-413-2300 to schedule an appointment, or come in during daily Walk-In hours from 10:00 – 11:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
• Sophomore/Juniors (30 to 89 credit hours):  Please visit the University Advisement Center, 5^th floor.  You may call 404-413-2630 to schedule an appointment, or come in during daily Walk-In hours from 10:00 – 11:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
• Seniors (90 credit hours and above): Please visit the College of the Arts Office of Academic Assistance. You may call 404-413-5855 to schedule an appointment, or come in during walk-in hours.